Postcode WF8 3HQ is located in a rural town, within the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Upton area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upton is £45,454 per year. The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 2.6 miles away.
Upton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,029 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Upton has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upton is £45,454 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 3HQ.
Upton near WF8 3HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £2,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £321,750 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
In the WF8 3HQ postcode area, located within Upton, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.